with drag radials its a 10 second car easily. a 121mph trap speed is no joke, especially for a stock 4800lb sedan

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While it's true it's traction limited up to 30 MPH, adding drag radials would only improve the time if the software allowed more power below below 30 MPH. As of this point, adding the wider 21" wheels doesn't improve the time over the 19" skinnier wheels so adding slicks won't do it either. But Tesla could and should add a drag radial mode. Also, adding more power at one one RPM will increase the torque at that RPM as well and the lower the RPM, the more torque the same power makes. Tesla may not be taking advantage of the 21" wheel traction as it is below 30 MPH because the extra torque may be beyond the design limit of the shafts and bearings or get to close to it for their reliability comfort.

While it's true it's traction limited up to 30 MPH, adding drag radials would only improve the time if the software allowed more power below below 30 MPH. As of this point, adding the wider 21" wheels doesn't improve the time over the 19" skinnier wheels so adding slicks won't do it either. But Tesla could and should add a drag radial mode. Also, adding more power at one one RPM will increase the torque at that RPM as well and the lower the RPM, the more torque the same power makes. Tesla may not be taking advantage of the 21" wheel traction as it is below 30 MPH because the extra torque may be beyond the design limit of the shafts and bearings or get to close to it for their reliability comfort.

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Traction limited, yes, however there is still a hint of wheelspin 0-30. If they can improve the 60foot by any means possible (cutting out that wheelspin), it will definitely shave some time up top

Are the 19" rims any lighter AND if so AND if the traction was equivalent, that MAY have resulted in slightly quicker times (although not likely a full tenth). I think that same issue of C&D has an analysis of the new Mustang GT350's uber light carbon fiber rims on acceleration...pretty impressive delta between them and the regular rims.